BannowBallymitty
STUDY CENTRE
Study Centre in Wellingtonbridge is open Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can avail of individual days. Availability on Saturday for students that want to attend Saturdays only. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for further details.
CULLENSTOWN DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Cullenstown community group next monthly meeting is Wednesday, February 6, 8 p.m. in the Atlantic Bar, Cullenstown. New members welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday, February 7, by Southbound, 14th Jack Ryan, 21st Delta Dawn and 28th Bandit. All proceeds in aid of handball clubs new build, all welcome and refreshments will be served.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto draw this Tuesday evening with a jackpot of €10,400 to be won. Tickets are only two euro each and can be purchased from Doyle’s Carrig, Tír na nÓg, Seabreeze Drycleaners, Staffords Tullycanna and from any Club Officer down in the complex.
The membership rates are displayed on our Facebook page. Deadline is March 31.
Condolences to the Dreelan and Cleary Family at this time.
YOGA
Are you interested in becoming more energised and healthy by enjoying gentle yoga exercises during these cold wet winter months? Sorcha Hyland is holding a yoga class on Thursday afternoon 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the community centre CarrigSorcha teaches a soft, gentle series of movements that can be practiced on a yoga mat or by sitting on a chair. you can even pay weekly so no damage to your pocket at this expensive time of year. Why don’t you come and join us?
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Grantstown Day Care Centre have a Carer’s position available. Please send your CV and cover letter to Lesley Jones, Grantstown Daycare Centre. Closing Date: Friday, February 15.
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday Februaary 5: Mass with Fr Cullen at 11.30 a.m. and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday, February 6: Pongo/Cards in the morning and a cinema experience in the afternoon. Bingo at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 7,: Pongo/Cards Playing in the morning and Jewellery Making in the afternoon. Monday the 11th: Exercises with Mairead/Games/ Walks in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon.
Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Services Available in Grantstown Daycare Centre – Tuesday, February 5,: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, February 6: Counselling from 1 p.m. Thur February 7: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Monday, February 11: Group Physiotherapy at 11 a.m.
The Chiropodist will be here on Tuesday and Thursday, February 5, and seven, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the services. All these services are available to everyone in the community.
Bus Drivers Urgently Needed – We need bus drivers to transport clients to the Daycare Centre in the morning and home in the afternoon. If you are a licensed Minibus driver who has a couple of hours to spare, please contact us at 051 561016. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
The Mobile Library will be in Grantstown Daycare Centre on Wednesday, February 6, from 3.10 p.m. to 3.40 p.m. If you would like to join, membership is free. You can pick up an application form here in Grantstown Daycare Centre. It’s not just books you can borrow from Wexford Library, there are also e-Books and e-Audio books. If you’re already a library member, you can collect a reserved book from the Mobile Library.
21 DAY WALKING CHALLENGE
For health benefits adults need to be active at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes a day on five days of the week. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join our residents for a walk in the Bannow-Ballymitty GAA ground at 9 a.m. every morning. You can walk at your own pace, or you can walk on your own and record how long you walk each day for three weeks. Challenge yourself to increase your walking time each week. Let’s see how many miles we can walk collectively in 21 days. We have record cards which also contain some useful advice on how to get started. You can get one by calling to reception at Grantstown Daycare Centre.
GETTING CITIZENS ONLINE
Would you like to be able to shop online, do online banking and be able to send and receive emails? Here at Grantstown we will be holding a free Basic Computer Course for five weeks. Dates to be confirmed. There are limited spaces available, to book your place phone us at 051 561016. West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. For more information contact 051 389418.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office at 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.
COFFEE MORNING
Senior citizens Concern CLG are holding a coffee morning on Tuesday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to midday in St Louis Day Care Centre. Proceeds in aid of the Day Care Centre.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting – Monday, February 4, in ST LOUIS Day Care Centre. Start 2.15 p.m. This will be our AGM Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. New members always welcome. Just a reminder yearly membership fees of €20 per member due by end February, this yearly fee includes insurance cover and we also subsidise many outings where we can. We are always looking for new members, so if you are 50 or over, why not come along and join us.
Afternoon Tea – This will be held in the Kings Bay Inn, Arthurstown, February 20; this will be a drop in from 2.30 till 4.30. Please make sure you have your name down and please pay your €10 at the February 4 meeting. This will be a chance for all to have a good chat and catch up on old times, the tea menu is mouth-watering. (If you already have your name down you do not have to book again) call Kelly at 087 6372084.
Trip to Omniplex – Wednesday, February 13, to see ‘Mary Queen of Scots’. Cost of bus and ticket €15. Lunch in Kelly’s Café before film. Non-members welcome. Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at midday. Usual Pickups on the way from Ramsgrange to Wexford. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
Annual Holiday – Thishas been arranged with South East Tours for Monday, May 13, to Friday, May 17. Staying in the Maritime Hotel Bantry, Cost Per person Sharing €529, single sup €25 per night extra. Cost includes Bed/Breakfast/Evening Dinner, Transport to and from Bantry, Day Trips/Entrance fee/Gratuities. Deposit €100 payable at October meeting. Why not ask a friend to join you non-members welcome at no extra cost. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
SLIMMING WORLD
Slimming World Classes are held in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.
TIDY TOWNS AGM
The Ramsgrange Tidy Towns AGM will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 7.30 p.m. in the Parish Hall (opposite Centra).
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM
The Ramsgrange Horticultural Society AGM will be held on Wednesday, February 13, at midday in the Strand Tavern, Duncannon.
SHIELBAGGAN SCHOOLENROLMENTS
Scoil Naomh Úna, Shielbaggan is a two-teacher school in the parish of Ramsgrange. If you wish to enrol your child in Scoil Naomh Úna, for the academic year 2019/2020, please contact the school for an Application for Enrolment Form. The school can be contacted by email shielbagganns.ias@gmail.com or by telephone 051 562410. If you would like to visit the school or speak to the principal, Patricia Foran, please contact the school to make an appointment. Closing date for completed Application for Enrolment Forms is Friday, March 1.
CARD GAME
45 Card Game will be played every Thursday night at 9 p.m. at the Kings Bay Inn.
ST JAMES GAA LOTTO
The lotto jackpot is €10,400 and the next draw will take place on the evening of Tuesday, February 5. Lotto tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from committee members and in local shops and pubs. €50 yearly lotto tickets are also available from 086 8820773.
CAMPILE BINGO
There is a weekly game of bingo being held in Campile Hall every Monday night at 8.30 p.m. in aid of the ongoing development of the hall, with prize money of €1,250 approximately being paid out each night with a rolling in house lotto and Snowball also being played each night. We welcome each and every one senior citizens, young and children alike to try it and enjoy a great night out and win some money into the bargain.